grow on trees

grow on trees

Become available freely or without effort. Typically used in the phrase "money doesn't grow on trees." I can't believe you would spend your entire allowance on a silly video game. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! My kids ask me to buy every toy in existence, like money grows on trees or something! Be prepared to pay a hefty salary for a talented programmer—they don't grow on trees.

See also: grow, on, tree

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grow on trees

be plentiful or easily obtained.

1996 Nozipo Maraire Zenzele Children these days think that money grows on trees!

See also: grow, on, tree

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